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Class action firms eye million claims against Jaguar Land Rover
Two leading class action law firms have obtained a group litigation order to open up a new front against a motor manufacturer for something other than emissions defeat devices.
SDT removes conditions on “redeemed” solicitor’s practice
A solicitor prevented from being a law firm owner, partner or compliance officer for the last seven years has successfully applied to have the conditions on her practising certificate removed.
LSB’s economic crime guidance may foster inconsistent approaches
Proposed new guidance on how the legal regulators should meet their new statutory duty to deal with economic crime could lead to inconsistencies of approach.
Lack of sanction for costs draftsman shows “hole in regulation”
A judge’s comments on the lack of recourse against an unregulated costs draftsman should focus minds on this hole in legal regulation, the Association of Costs Lawyers has argued.
Film client meeting when capacity could be issue, judge tells solicitors
Solicitors dealing with clients where their mental capacity could be in question should record their meetings electronically, a judge has suggested in upholding the deathbed revocation of a will.
Fletchers eyes rapid growth and expects more PE-backed competiton
Leading serious injury law firm Fletchers is set to make another acquisition shortly and offer to other law firms the services of its team who help assess the viability of cases.
Tribunal halves law firm’s fees on HS2 house sale
A tribunal has more than halved the fees charged by a leading law firm for advice on the forced sale of a property affected by HS2.
Bar Council: BSB’s proposed equality rule change is unlawful
The new, proactive equality duty proposed by the Bar Standards Board could lead to litigation with barristers and is unlawful, the Bar Council said yesterday.
High Court upholds LeO’s decision to dismiss complaint
The Legal Ombudsman was right to dismiss a complaint it thought better suited to be determined in court, a judge has ruled.
Fine for solicitor who used client account as personal banking facility
A solicitor who used his firm’s client account as a personal banking facility did not need to admit that he had damaged public trust, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has held.
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
